SEAT Ibiza (02-09) - Review Review by Dan Harrison on 10 February 2006 Last Updated: 07 July 2008 The sporty Ibiza is SEAT's sister car to the Volkswagen Polo (2002-2009) and Skoda Fabia (2000-2008) - all three share the same platform and use the same components. In addition to the sharp styling, it's impressively equipped, easy to drive around town and comes with a good choice of engines. It ticks a lot of boxes for a wide range of small car buyers and as a result is a very popular used buy. Changes from Spring 2006 include subtly revised looks (new front and rear bumpers and re-designed double headlamps), a better quality trim and improved equipment. This is most noticeable on sporty FR versions that now look more like the range-topping Cupra. SEAT added a tax-dodging, low-emission model to the Ibiza range in 2008, with the 1.4-litre Ecomotive emitting under 100g/km CO2 and costing nothing to tax as a result. 3.5 out of 5 Other SEAT reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Safety The Ibiza was awarded a four star Euro NCAP crash test rating, which is average for a car of this size and age. All models get twin airbags, an immobiliser and deadlocks. An alarm and side airbags are only available on higher spec models or as optional extras. Euro NCAP Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Visit Euro NCAP for more info Adult Occupant Rating 4 out of 5 Pedestrian Test Rating 2 out of 5 4.5 out of 5 Reliability Thanks to the use of proven Volkswagen mechanicals owners can expect a high standard of reliability. No teething problems have been reported so far, although plastics tend to mark quite easily. Car check problem points Body No problems reported. Engine/Gearbox Two recalls in 2005 - one where cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo and a second where bolts on the fuel pump may break. Other A recall where the head airbag may fail to activate in a collision. Spot car problems with a Parkers Car Checklist Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more SEAT Ibiza cars for sale We have 224 models like this for sale. Find SEAT Ibiza cars for sale Previous: Costs Next: Buying & Selling